Patricia A. Gentile
Clinical Assistant Professor, Professional Program Director
Occupational Therapy
212-998-5825
Educator, Administrator, Clinician
Patricia A. Gentile, OTR/L, DPS is a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Occupational Therapy at New York University and serves as Director of the MS and Entry-Level OTD Programs. She earned a Doctor of Professional Studies in Occupational Therapy from NYU and a Master’s Degree in Health Administration from Hunter College. Dr. Gentile is also a graduate of the Occupational Therapy Program at SUNY Downstate Medical Center.
In addition to many years of clinical experience in adult rehabilitation, Dr. Gentile has extensive experience in home health and hospital administration. Prior to joining NYU, she served as Administrator for the Department of Surgery and the Level I Trauma Center at Jamaica Hospital Medical Center. During this role, she developed a strong interest in traumatic injury prevention and has since presented at professional conferences on the role of occupational therapy in this area. She has also co-authored publications on traumatic falls in older adults and OT/OTA intraprofessional collaboration.
Dr. Gentile has been a frequent presenter at state and national conferences on a variety of topics, including occupational therapy education, leadership, and healthcare administration. She was recognized in 2026 by the SUNY Downstate Occupational Therapy Program with an Alumni Excellence Award; in 2022 by the New York State Occupational Therapy Association for her contributions and dedication to the occupational therapy profession; received the Steinhardt GSO Award in 2020; and was named a Distinguished City University of New York Alumnus in 2011.
Dr. Gentile’s current professional interests include healthcare leadership and administration, health advocacy, and teaching and learning pedagogy within higher education.
Research Gate Profile: https://www.researchgate.net/profile/Patricia-Gentile-2
Selected Publications
PUBLICATIONS: REFEREED JOURNALS
- Gentile, P., Mills, M., & Howe, T. (2023). Intraprofessional conversations begin in the classroom: An exploratory study of an occupational therapist and occupational therapy assistant joint slass. The Open Journal of Occupational Therapy, 11(4), 1-12. https://doi.org/10.15453/2168-6408.2103
- Chippendale, T., Gentile, P. (2021). Barriers and facilitators to accepting long term care at home: An analysis of licensed home care service agency websites. Home Health Care Management and Practice, 1-5. https://doi.org/10.1177%2F1084822321994779
- James, M.K., Robitsek, J.R., Syed, M.S., Gentile, P.A., Ramos, M., Perez, F. (2018). Clinical and non-clinical factors that predict discharge disposition after a fall. Injury 49(5) https://doi.org/10.1016/j.injury.2018.02.014
- James, M., Saghir, M., Victor, M., Gentile, P.A. (2017). Characterization of fall patients: Does age matter? Journal of Safety Research. https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jsr.2017.12.010
- Chippendale, T., Gentile, P. A. and James, M. K. (2017). Characteristics and consequences of falls among older adult trauma patients: Considerations for injury prevention programs. Aust Occup Ther J. DOI: 10.1111/1440-1630.12380
- Chippendale, T., Gentile, P. A., James, M. K., and Melnic, G. (2017) Indoor and outdoor falls among older adult trauma patients: A comparison of patient characteristics, associated factors and outcomes. Geriatric Gerontology International, 17: 905–912. https://doi.org/10.1111/ggi.12800
- PUBLICATIONS: NON-REFERRED
- Gentile, P. A. (2017). Occupational therapy in the perioperative surgical home. OT Practice, 1 (7), p. 22-24.
- PUBLICATIONS: CHAPTERS
- Gentile, P. A. (in press) Documentation of occupational therapy services. In D. Powers- Foltz Gillette & S. Gutman (Eds.) Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction (9th Ed.). Wolters Kluwer
- Gentile, P. A. (2023). Supervision of Occupational Therapy Practice. In G. Gillen & C. Brown (eds.). Willard and Spackman's Occupational Therapy (14th Ed). Wolters Kulwer.
- Gentile, P. A. (2020) Documentation of occupational therapy services. In D. Powers- Foltz Gillette & S. Gutman (Eds.) Occupational Therapy for Physical Dysfunction (8th Ed.). Wolters Kluwer
- Youngstrom, M. J. & Gentile, P. A. (2018). Supervision. In B. Schell & G. Gillen (Eds.) Willard & Spackman's Occupational Therapy (13th Ed.). Wolters Kluwer
- Gentile, P.A. (2012). Cerebrovascular accident. In M.B. Early (Ed.). Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapist Assistant (3rd Ed.). Elsevier Mosby.
- Gentile, P.A. & Guzman, E. (2012). Neurotherapeutic Approaches to Treatment. In M.B. Early (Ed.). Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapist Assistant (3rd ed.). Elsevier Mosby.
- Gentile, P.A. (2006). Sensorimotor treatment approaches. In M.B. Early (Ed.). Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapist Assistant (2nd ed.). Elsevier Mosby.
- Gentile, P.A. (2006). Cerebrovascular accident. In M.B. Early (Ed.). Physical Dysfunction Practice Skills for the Occupational Therapist Assistant (2nd ed.).: Elsevier Mosby.